Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC50508) Course Description This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres and work under supervision within defined organisation guidelines. These workers:  Design, implement and evaluate health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sectors  May be responsible for other workers  May work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners Occupational titles may include:  Activities coordinator  Diversional therapy assistant  Community leisure coordinator  Leisure services coordinator / manager  Diversional therapist  Recreational activities officer coordinator Entry requirements To gain entry into CHC50508 Diploma of Leisure and Health a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from CHC40608 Certificate IV Leisure and Health: CHCCOM403A CHCCS401B CHCICS405A CHCOHS312B CHCORG405D CHCRH401B CHCRH402A CHCRH404A CHCRH405A CHCRH406A CHCRH407A HLTAP401B Use targeted communication skills to build relationships Facilitate responsible behaviour Facilitate groups for individual outcomes Follow safety procedures for direct care work Maintain an effective work environment Work effectively in the leisure and health industry Undertake leisure and health programming Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs Plan leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health Confirm physical health status Capital Careers Pty Ltd Qualification valid until 6 May 2013 Superseded by CHC50512 Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC50508) Page 1 of 3 Course packaging 15 units must be selected for this qualification including:  10 core units  5 elective units Core units CHCLD514A CHCORG428A CHCORG611B CHCPOL501A CHCRH503A CHCRH504A CHCRH506A CHCRH507A HLTAP501B HLTOHS400A CHCCOM504A CHCCS502B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services Reflect on and improve own professional practice Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace Access evidence and apply in practice Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of leisure and health programs Provide leisure education Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs Analyse health information Maintain workplace OHS processes Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication Maintain legal and ethical work practices Electives Five electives will be selected from units that are currently on our scope from the Community Services, Health or Business Services training package. Some example units include: Special consideration and highly recommended HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Client support CHCRH505C Conduct a program for children and young people with special needs Working with older people CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs (pre-requisite CHCAC318A) CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls SRCCRO009B Conduct a recreation program for older persons Working with people with a disability CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance CHCDIS409A Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements SRCCRD006B Implement community inclusion processes for people with a disability SRCCRO010B Conduct a recreational program for people with a disability Mental health CHCMH405A CHCMH411A CHCMH501A Work collaboratively to support recovery process Work with people with mental health issues Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery Organisation requirements CHCCS604A Manage the deliver of quality services to clients CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status CHCLD515A Analyse client information for service planning and delivery (pre-requisite CHCLD415A) CHCORG506D Coordinate the work environment Capital Careers Pty Ltd Qualification valid until 6 May 2013 Superseded by CHC50512 Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC50508) Page 2 of 3 CHCORG607C CHCORG608D CHCORG619C CHCORG621C CHCORG627B CHCPOL504B Manage workplace issues Establish and manage new programs or services Manage quality of organisation’s service delivery outcomes Act as a resource to other services Provide mentoring support to colleagues Develop and implement policy The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice All workers undertaking work in community services need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Indigenous clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation will be provided and assesses as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Course Pre-requisites Certificate IV Leisure and Health (CHC40608). Participants must have well developed communication skills and work experience in a relevant industry. Opportunities for Further Study Successful completion of this qualification will allow participants to further their studies to Advanced Diploma level study in the Community Services Training Package. Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience. Credit Transfer Capital Careers has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations How long will it take? Duration is dependent on training delivery mode, which can include distance learning, self paced learning, face to face workshops or a combination flexible delivery. Assessment The course will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects. Employability Skills A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au. For further information contact: Capital Careers Pty Ltd Ph: 6253 0682 Fax: 6253 0685 Email: [email protected] Capital Careers Pty Ltd Qualification valid until 6 May 2013 Superseded by CHC50512 Level 3 Belconnen Churches Centre Benjamin Way BELCONNEN ACT 2617 Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC50508) Page 3 of 3